1998 Toyota Camry Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 83about this part
- Share
- 14%of 600 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,390miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 83 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1998 Toyota Camry, 14% of the 600 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,390 miles. 26 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I was driving in a residential neighborhood and coming to a stop sight to make a right turn. All the sudden, the car sped up and the brake was failing. Luckily there was no car in the opposite side. I was able to pull the car to the curb. I checked the brake and was functioning. Later, I have the car towed to piercey Toyota to diagnosis and they could not find anything wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #10549441, filed 2013-10, 96,562 miles“Was driving my 1998 Toyota Camry. Came to a stop light. Light turned yellow. I put on the brake and the car continued to go forward. Fortunately the traffic crossing the road had not started. I pumped the brakes and it did not stop. I took the car to my mechanic and was told there were no brake problems. It was an isolated incident.”
NHTSA complaint #10314382, filed 2010-02, 88,000 miles“I drive a 1998 Toyota Camry ce. The accelerator pedal sticks when trying to accelerate on a daily basis. This occurs when accelerating from an idle, low RPM, or low MPH. The sticky accelerator can be cured by coming off the pedal 100% and gradually depressing it again. For some reason, the accelerator pedal does not stick the 2nd time. Please advise how I should deal with this potentially dangerous issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10308633, filed 2010-02, 92,800 miles“Over the last year or so, I have encountered an intermittent issue where the accelerator on my 98 Camry becomes hard to depress after sitting at a stop light/sign. Tapping the pedal multiple times finally allows the pedal to release. Have not been able to determine what circumstances cause the problem, but it is only after coming to a stop. I have not experienced issues with uncontrolled acceleration, but suspect that may be next.”
NHTSA complaint #10315753, filed 2010-03, 110,000 miles“As I was driving, the tachometer would race higher as the speedometer would not register. The car would slow down and I had to rapidly press on the gas pedal for spurted acceleration not under my control. If I was using the speed control device, it would shut down. This happened many times between 2004-2007 and once again this year in january. When I took it to Toyota dealership in earlier years, they couldn't find any thing wrong and it didn't repeat itself when they drove it.”
NHTSA complaint #10308408, filed 2010-02, 284,000 milesRelated recalls
- 01V012000Jan 16, 2001Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control and v6 engines, and built at one of two lines at the kentucky plant. The accelerator…Covers: Toyota Camry 1998–2001
Related service bulletins
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 8% |
| 2023 | 6 | 9% |
| 2022 | 7 | 11% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 9 | 3% |
| 2019 | 22 | 6% |
| 2018 | 75 | 10% |
| 2017 | 19 | 13% |
| 2016 | 22 | 12% |
| 2015 | 17 | 6% |
| 2014 | 64 | 14% |
| 2013 | 35 | 13% |
| 2012 | 67 | 11% |
| 2011 | 70 | 12% |
| 2010 | 167 | 28% |
| 2009 | 266 | 21% |
| 2008 | 119 | 13% |
| 2007 | 510 | 18% |
| 2006 | 108 | 34% |
| 2005 | 272 | 38% |
| 2004 | 238 | 37% |
| 2003 | 259 | 33% |
| 2002 | 281 | 29% |
| 2001 | 46 | 17% |
| 2000 | 107 | 24% |
| 1999 | 65 | 13% |
| 1998 | 83 | 14% |
| 1997 | 30 | 5% |
| 1996 | 50 | 12% |
| 1995 | 23 | 8% |
| 1994 | 30 | 10% |
| 1993 | 21 | 8% |
| 1992 | 18 | 3% |
| 1991 | 9 | 6% |
| 1990 | 16 | 12% |
| 1989 | 16 | 14% |
| 1988 | 6 | 9% |
| 1987 | 4 | 7% |
| 1986 | 4 | 13% |
| 1985 | 1 | 8% |
| 1984 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1998 Toyota Camry
121 complaintsEngine cooling
92 complaintsSuspension
70 complaintsAir bags
50 complaintsTires
41 complaintsSeat belts
35 complaintsBody and structure
35 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsSteering
33 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsFuel system
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Toyota Camry
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology